UN Urges Countries to Move Beyond GDP as the Sole Measure of Progress
May 8 (BNP): A United Nations expert panel has called on countries to adopt broader ways of measuring national progress, arguing that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) alone does not fully reflect people’s well-being or long-term development. According…
Samsung Launches Fifth Edition of ‘Samsung Solve for Tomorrow’, Doubles Grants to INR 2 Crore for Winning Teams
May 8: Samsung has announced the launch of the fifth edition of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, its flagship innovation and education programme designed to empower India’s next generation of young innovators to build technology-driven solutions for…
Neat Appoints Javed Khan as CEO to Lead AI Transformation
SINGAPORE, May 08 - Neat, the pioneering video technology company, today announced the appointment of Javed Khan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Khan, a seasoned technology executive with a proven track record in AI-driven…
India-EU FTA Set to Reshape Global Trade and Strengthen Economic Ties
May 8 (BNP): India and the European Union have moved closer to a landmark economic partnership with the conclusion of a wide-ranging Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that officials describe as one of the most comprehensive trade deals ever negotiated. Speaking…
Microfinance Sector Shows Recovery as Portfolio Rises to Rs 3.31 Lakh Crore
May 8 (BNP): India’s microfinance sector is showing signs of recovery, with the overall portfolio increasing to Rs 3.31 lakh crore in the latest quarter, according to a recent industry report. The sector recorded a 3.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter…
Saudi Tourism Gains Global Momentum as Domestic Travel Booms
May 8 (BNP): Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector continues to gain momentum, with the country emerging as one of the fastest-growing travel destinations globally. Fresh insights from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) highlight the…
Crude Above USD 100, Global Tensions Weigh on Sensex and Nifty
May 8 (BNP): Indian equity markets closed lower on Friday as rising crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions triggered caution among investors. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slipped amid fears that surging energy costs could increase…
TransNusa Wins Changi Airline Award After a Record 17 Months of Operations
JAKARTA, May 08 - Three-year old TransNusa, the new aviation player with new rules, has yet again set a new benchmark by securing the top airline award for passenger growth in Southeast Asia. At the annual Changi Airline Award…
Yoginii Hosts a Mindful Mother’s Day Wellness Morning Focused on Connection and Wellbeing
New Delhi, May 8: Yoginii, India’s women-first wellness marketplace, recently hosted an intimate Mother’s Day wellness morning at Life Pilates Studio, bringing together mothers and daughters for a thoughtfully curated experience centred…
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerges as long-term Test prospect for India!
May 8 (BNP): Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is receiving growing support for an India debut following his impressive performances in domestic and franchise cricket, with several cricket experts viewing him as a potential long-term asset…